Kendra Craven
ALEXANDRIA,VA
Summary
Accomplished flutist with 26 years experience of performing in an ensemble. Enjoys performing and collaborating with others. Comfortable speaking and teaching for groups of students. Military experience in teamwork, management and computer skills and training.
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
Work History
Flutist, the U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own"
U.S. Army Active Duty
Ft. Myer, VA
01.2001 - 06.2022
- Served as Assistant Principal flutist and Section Leader in Concert Band
- Managed woodwind group of 30; coordinating personnel issues, job assignments, and scheduling
- Assisted with regular inventory of instruments
- Performed on stage and in ceremonies for Military District of Washington
- Soloist with Concert Band on many occasions, most recently performing at West Springfield High School for district band festival
Flutist/piccoloist
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
ALEXANDRIA, VA
01.2010 - Current
- Perform with the ensemble regularly as needed, recently performing Beethoven Symphony #9 on piccolo
Private Flute Teacher
Bishop Ireton High School
ALEXANDRIA, VA
09.2004 - 05.2014
- Maintained a private studio of 5-12 students/week
- Led flute sectionals on a weekly basis
- Led woodwind sectionals as needed during school
- Directed High School band class on occasion, when a substitute was needed
Private Flute Teacher
Episcopal High School
ALEXANDRIA, United States
09.2001 - 05.2011
- Instructed students from beginner to advanced levels of flute-playing.
- Maintained a private studio of 4-8 students
Flutist, The U.S. Army Field Band
U.S. Army Active Duty
Ft. Meade, MD
06.1996 - 12.2000
- Served as flutist in the Concert Band
- Traveled 120 days a year with the band, giving concerts throughout the United States
- Performed as soloist on 3 major concert tours
Education
Master of Music, Flute Performance - Flute Performance, Music History
The University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.1996
Bachelor of Music - Flute Performance
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI06.1994
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Teamwork Skills
- Typing/word processing, 60 words per minute
- Job assignments
- Secret government security clearance
- Planning events for groups
Timeline
Flutist/piccoloist
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
01.2010 - Current
Private Flute Teacher
Bishop Ireton High School
09.2004 - 05.2014
Private Flute Teacher
Episcopal High School
09.2001 - 05.2011
Flutist, the U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own"
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2001 - 06.2022
Flutist, The U.S. Army Field Band
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.1996 - 12.2000
Master of Music, Flute Performance - Flute Performance, Music History
The University of North Texas
Bachelor of Music - Flute Performance
Lawrence University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Lawrence University